A parent reports a noticeably more relaxed atmosphere at a recent parent-teacher meeting at a secondary school in Tân Sơn Nhì Ward, Hồ Chí Minh City. This contrasts sharply with the anxiety experienced at previous meetings in prior years. The parent observed a generally positive mood among other attendees as they departed. The shift in atmosphere suggests recent efforts to control excessive school fees are having a positive impact on parents. This indicates a lessening of financial burdens and concerns typically associated with these meetings. The improvement in the parent experience may signal a broader trend within the education system of Hồ Chí Minh City.